Search
Explore the Archive
Search across 19,276 articles about elder fraud. Filter by fraud type, payment mechanism, or keywords.
7,257 results
in General Elder Fraud
sandiegouniontribune.com
· 2025-12-08
This article is not related to elder fraud, scams, or elder abuse. It contains event announcements and promotional information for the Del Mar racetrack season, local restaurants, community dances, and charity events in the San Diego area. It is not relevant to the Elderus research database.
paymentsjournal.com
· 2025-12-08
Mobile banking applications are becoming the preferred channel for financial transactions due to their convenience and security features, offering financial institutions opportunities to enhance cybersecurity awareness. The report highlights two emerging security trends: biometrics (including fingerprint, facial recognition, and behavioral patterns like how users hold their phone) that reduce reliance on passwords, and push notifications delivered through bank apps that are more secure than email or SMS and help build customer trust. Banks can implement background authentication using multiple data sources—such as typical location, device, IP address, and purchase history—to verify transactions without requiring additional consumer action.
gvnews.com
· 2025-12-08
This article is primarily a website navigation/subscription page for a local Arizona news outlet. The substantive content focuses on elder fraud awareness in Arizona, highlighting that behind FBI statistics on elder fraud are real victims with emotional and financial losses, and features stories of three Arizona victims. The piece also mentions that UPS staff in Green Valley stopped scammers from stealing nearly $200,000 over two years, and references R.O.S.E. Resources as a local organization providing senior fraud prevention information.
home.treasury.gov
· 2025-12-08
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned three Mexican accountants and four Mexican companies connected to timeshare fraud schemes operated by the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), which primarily targets U.S. timeshare owners in Mexico, including elderly victims. The scammers operate call centers impersonating legitimate brokers and attorneys, defrauding victims through complex multi-year schemes involving fake timeshare exits, re-rentals, and investment offers, with victims often re-victimized through impersonation of law firms and authorities. The stolen funds are funneled through wire transfers to Mexican shell companies and then laundered by cartel-connected money
paymentsjournal.com
· 2025-12-08
A University of Portsmouth study found that 40% of elderly UK adults experienced online fraud, with three-quarters of attacks targeting mobile phones through persistent phone calls (60%) and text messages (11%); the constant harassment negatively affected many victims' mental health. Cybercriminals exploit social engineering tactics like urgency and threats—particularly effective with seniors who fear harm to loved ones or legal penalties—and globally, fraud complaints among adults over 60 increased 11% year-over-year in 2023, with two-thirds of UK respondents experiencing at least one fraud attempt in six months.
blocktelegraph.io
· 2025-12-08
Since 2020, cryptocurrency scams have caused billions in losses to elderly victims, with crypto investment schemes defrauding victims of over $2 billion in 2022 and $4.6 billion in 2023. Scammers increasingly use sophisticated tactics such as romance scams and impersonation schemes (posing as professors or financial advisors) to build trust before luring victims into fraudulent investments, often freezing accounts when victims attempt withdrawals. The complexity of cryptocurrency transactions and limited law enforcement resources have made fund recovery extremely difficult for victims.
winchesterstar.com
· 2025-12-08
The Frederick County Sheriff's Office launched a Community Connections program featuring monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of each month to educate senior citizens about current scams and fraud prevention strategies. The initiative, starting March 8, aims to reduce victimization among seniors through coordination between law enforcement and specialists in elder services. Interested seniors can contact elder crime prevention specialist Patti Williams at 540-504-6579 for more information.
levittownnow.com
· 2025-12-08
Pennsylvania House Bill 2064, sponsored by State Representative Joe Hogan, passed the House with bipartisan support (152-49 votes) and is headed to the Senate. The legislation aims to protect seniors from financial exploitation by requiring financial institutions and fiduciaries to report suspected abuse, temporarily halt suspicious transactions, and share information with area agencies on aging, while granting them immunity from liability. According to Hogan, tens of thousands of dollars are lost weekly to scams and fraud in Bucks County alone, making this decade-long legislative effort critical to safeguarding seniors' assets.
prnewswire.com
· 2025-12-08
Telehealth fraud, identified as the New York StateWide Senior Action Council's Medicare Fraud of the Month for July 2024, typically involves telemarketers obtaining seniors' Medicare information, paying providers to sign unnecessary orders without proper patient interaction, and submitting false claims to Medicare and Medicaid for durable medical equipment, lab services, or pharmaceuticals. The Council advises seniors to schedule telehealth appointments directly with their providers, guard their Medicare cards, reject unsolicited offers for free services, and review billing statements for suspicious charges, with Medicare fraud estimated to cost taxpayers over $60 billion nationally per year.
idahocountyfreepress.com
· 2025-12-08
In 2023, seniors lost $3.4 billion to scams—an 11% increase from 2022—with common schemes including romance fraud, fake tech support, cryptocurrency conversion, and investment scams. The Idaho Attorney General and FBI provide educational resources and warning signs (unexpected contact, pressure to act quickly, requests for untraceable payments, demands for secrecy, and too-good-to-be-true offers) to help seniors identify fraud. Victims are encouraged to report incidents to local police, the FTC, FBI's IC3, or U.S. Postal Inspection Service despite shame or embarrassment, as reporting is critical to combating senior fraud.
app.com
· 2025-12-08
A 74-year-old New Jersey resident and other seniors attended an educational event about protecting themselves from identity theft and online scams, which have become increasingly prevalent in their demographic. According to FBI data, over 101,000 people aged 60 and older reported fraud in 2023, resulting in $3.4 billion in losses—an 11% increase from the previous year. Experts advise seniors to protect themselves by using strong passwords, shredding sensitive documents, never sharing personal information, and recognizing urgency tactics as warning signs of scams.
nbcwashington.com
· 2025-12-08
An 82-year-old Maryland retiree lost approximately $900,000 after clicking a pop-up ad that falsely claimed Russian spyware had compromised her computer; the scammers, posing as federal agents, convinced her to convert her life savings into gold bars and hand them over to a courier. A 19-year-old suspect from Brooklyn was arrested when he arrived to collect what he believed was a box of gold bars worth millions, but was instead apprehended by a detective posing as the victim. Montgomery County authorities warned residents that legitimate government officials never request citizens convert cash to gold or make similar demands.
fox13news.com
· 2025-12-08
A Bradenton woman lost nearly $24,000 in an elderly fraud scam that is currently under police investigation. The article highlights the vulnerability of senior citizens to financial exploitation and the need for protective measures against such crimes.
gritdaily.com
· 2025-12-08
Two elderly men, Naum Lanstman (74) and Aleksey Madan (68), lost their retirement savings—$340,000 and $137,000 respectively—to a sophisticated cryptocurrency fraud scheme operated by "SpireBit." The article reports that over 101,000 U.S. seniors lost $3.4 billion to crypto-related scams in 2023, with loneliness, isolation, and lack of digital literacy making them vulnerable to grandparent fraud, romance scams, and confidence schemes. The piece emphasizes that prevention through education by family members and open communication about digital security is more effective than recovery efforts, as law enforcement and banks
actionnewsnow.com
· 2025-12-08
Two suspects, Chintal and Shriram Upadhyay, were arrested by the Redding Police Department following investigations into computer malware-based fraud targeting elderly victims. The pair defrauded at least two elderly victims of approximately $100,000 combined—$60,000 in cash and gold from a Redding victim and $40,000 from a Walnut Creek victim—using malware to communicate with targets. Both suspects were arrested and booked on charges including grand theft, theft by false pretenses, conspiracy, and financial elder abuse, with gold, cash, and additional evidence seized during a search warrant service.
baltimoresun.com
· 2025-12-08
According to Carroll County's Senior Assistant State's Attorney Allan Culver, senior citizens in Carroll County are victimized by scams on a weekly basis. The article highlights the prevalence of fraud targeting older adults in the region, though specific scam types, victim counts, or financial losses are not detailed in the available excerpt.
mysuncoast.com
· 2025-12-08
A Bradenton woman lost nearly $24,000 in a scam where she was falsely told she had missed a federal court date and needed to pay a fine or face arrest; the scammer directed her to deposit money into cryptocurrency ATMs. The Bradenton Police Department's Elder Fraud Unit warns that legitimate law enforcement will never demand payment via cryptocurrency, wire transfers, or gift cards, and advises victims to hang up and contact police directly.
cfpublic.org
· 2025-12-08
Elder fraud is surging nationwide, costing seniors $3.4 billion annually, with investment scams and cryptocurrency schemes driving dramatic increases in losses. The Volusia County Sheriff's Office formed a dedicated financial fraud unit and launched awareness campaigns, including a screening of the movie "Thelma" that depicted a grandparent falling victim to an impersonation scam—a con that mirrors real schemes targeting seniors' trust and assets. In Volusia County alone, seniors lost approximately $4.6 million over the past year, with detectives recovering only $760,000 of the nearly 575 reported fraud cases.
fox13news.com
· 2025-12-08
A 67-year-old Bradenton woman lost nearly $24,000 in a sheriff's impersonation scam after receiving a spoofed call claiming she had missed court; scammers directed her to deposit funds into cryptocurrency ATMs at local stores. The Bradenton Police Department's Elder Fraud Unit is investigating the case, which adds to $2.3 million in losses already reported by victims over 60 in the city this year. Police recommend verifying calls by hanging up and contacting law enforcement directly, avoiding cryptocurrency transfers, and using bank security features like two-factor authentication.
observernews.net
· 2025-12-08
Florida's Senate Bill 556, effective January 1, 2025, authorizes banks to delay suspicious transactions and notify designated contacts when they suspect financial exploitation of seniors (65+) and vulnerable adults, providing legal protection for banks acting in good faith. The law was championed by South Hillsborough residents Jeff Merry and Kim Droege in response to widespread financial fraud, with FBI data showing that over 8,100 Floridians aged 60+ lost nearly $294 million to scams in the prior year. The bipartisan legislation, signed by Governor Ron DeSantis on June 28, 2024, aims to give financial institutions tools to intervene before victims suffer losses.
berkshireeagle.com
· 2025-12-08
**Scam Type:** Distraction Burglary/Home Robbery
The Berkshire District Attorney's Office warned of an active two-person scam targeting senior citizens and homeowners across New England, where one scammer lures residents outside by offering unsolicited services (tree removal or solar panel installation) while an accomplice burgles the home. Authorities advised residents to reject all unsolicited service proposals and never leave their home or allow strangers inside, regardless of professional appearance or claimed legitimacy.
valleybreeze.com
· 2025-12-08
The IRS issued a warning about rising impersonation scams targeting seniors, where fraudsters pose as government officials to steal personal information and money through phone calls, emails, and texts. Scammers pressure victims into immediate payments via gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency by fabricating urgent scenarios like fake tax debts or promises of refunds, often using spoofed caller IDs to appear legitimate. The IRS advises seniors to hang up on unexpected calls claiming to be from the agency and verify contact directly at 800-829-1040 rather than using numbers provided by callers.
wlwt.com
· 2025-12-08
Kenton County Sheriff's Office is warning of a phone scam where callers threaten arrest for unpaid fines and claim a judge has issued a "gag order" preventing victims from reporting the call to officials. The scam has affected residents in Northern Kentucky, with one woman recently losing $9,000; law enforcement emphasized they will never call about fines or warrants and never demand payment via cash, check, gift cards, credit cards, or cryptocurrency.
koaa.com
· 2025-12-08
Colorado Springs police report that scams are increasingly catching seniors due to both the volume of daily attempts and seniors' particular vulnerability to emotional manipulation. Victims lose anywhere from hundreds to hundreds of thousands of dollars, with romance scams proving especially devastating—one woman lost her life by suicide after being defrauded of thousands of dollars monthly by a romance scammer posing as her fiancé. Experts identify key red flags including requests for non-traditional payment methods (gift cards, cryptocurrency, direct bank transfers) and note that seniors' generation-based tendency to trust authority figures, combined with isolation and loneliness, makes them prime targets for scammers posing as law enforcement, banks, or tech companies.
news-leader.com
· 2025-12-08
Emergency scams, often targeting grandparents, involve fraudsters impersonating loved ones via phone, text, or voicemail to request urgent money for emergencies. Newer versions use AI-generated messages and voice cloning to increase authenticity, making these scams harder to detect. The article advises verifying requests by calling the person directly, protecting social media information, trusting your instincts about suspicious requests, and refusing to send money through untraceable methods like wire transfers or cryptocurrency.
ncoa.org
· 2025-12-08
This educational article explains how online scams target older adults, using a real case example where 80-year-old Alice Lin lost over $700,000 to a cryptocurrency investment scam on WeChat. According to the FBI IC3, people over 60 reported $3.4 billion in fraud losses in 2023 (up 11% from 2022), with an average loss of nearly $34,000 per victim. The article details five psychological manipulation tactics scammers use against seniors—including targeting social isolation, impersonating authority figures, and exploiting trust—and provides specific protective measures such as consulting trusted contacts before responding to suspicious requests and verifying organizations through official channels.
rollingstone.com
· 2025-12-08
Priscilla Presley sued former business associates Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko for financial elder abuse and fraud, claiming they misappropriated over $1 million and coerced her into contracts giving them 80 percent control of her business ventures. The defendants allegedly isolated Presley from her support network, withheld earnings including $500,000 from the film "Priscilla" and $349,900 from a cosmetics deal, and fabricated charges against her accounts. Presley's lawsuit characterizes the scheme as a "meticulously planned" con targeting an older woman, following her receipt of a $1 million settlement from her gran
cfpublic.org
· 2025-12-08
**Summary:**
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office is using the movie "Thelma" to educate seniors about scams, having formed a financial fraud unit and conducted presentations to senior groups as elder fraud increases in the county and nationwide. The article also covers unrelated topics including end-of-life medical decisions and a Disney attraction update.
yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
In May 2024, a 72-year-old Lynchburg, Virginia resident named Marsha Burks had over $8,000 stolen by an in-home caregiver, with over 100 fraudulent charges accumulating on her credit card before the theft was discovered by family members. The case highlights vulnerabilities in elder financial protection, though it coincided with the July 1 implementation of "Larry's Law" in Virginia, which allows banks to contact emergency contacts when suspicious activity is detected—a provision that could have prevented further fraud in Burks' case. Virginia reported over $90 million in elder financial abuse losses across 2,000 complaints in 2023, making
leaderadvertiser.com
· 2025-12-08
Up to 20% of older Americans fall victim to elder fraud annually, with losses exceeding $3.4 billion in 2023. Common scams targeting seniors include government impersonation, sweepstakes, robocalls, tech support fraud, and grandparent scams. Prevention strategies include staying educated on evolving fraud tactics, monitoring accounts regularly, maintaining open communication with family members, reporting suspicious activity immediately, and avoiding pressure to send money quickly by hanging up and calling back to verify.
harrowonline.org
· 2025-12-08
An elderly man was scammed at Northwick Park Hospital on July 3rd, 2024, when a fraudster posing as a parking attendant (wearing a hospital high-visibility jacket) convinced him to pay parking fees using a mobile card machine in his vehicle. The scammer obtained the victim's card details and stole his wallet, resulting in the loss of two debit cards, £80 in cash, and fraudulent transactions. Police advise the public to only pay official hospital parking machines or kiosks and to verify parking attendants' credentials before providing payment or personal information.
audacy.com
· 2025-12-08
A 35-year-old New York man pleaded guilty to mistreatment of an elder person after defrauding a 78-year-old widowed Wichita woman of over $110,000 in a romance scam conducted through social media. Jango Touray posed as "Victor" and convinced the victim he needed financial assistance, leading her to send the money; he received a three-year probation sentence with a requirement to pay full restitution, though only $38,000 of the $110,000 has been recovered so far. The District Attorney's office warns elderly residents, particularly those living alone, to be suspicious of requests for money from online contacts.
katv.com
· 2025-12-08
Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield provides guidance on identifying senior scams. The article emphasizes awareness and prevention strategies to help seniors recognize and avoid fraudulent schemes targeting their age group.
law.com
· 2025-12-08
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission struggles to combat precious metals fraud targeting seniors due to insufficient staffing and funding, with fraudulent dealers continuing to emerge faster than authorities can shut them down. The agency faces a persistent "Whack-A-Mole" challenge as it lacks adequate resources to effectively prevent the ongoing proliferation of precious metals scams.
newsmirror.net
· 2025-12-08
Seniors lost over $3 billion to scams in 2023, with losses reaching $1.6 billion in just the first five months of 2024, representing a significant increase year-over-year. Older adults are particularly vulnerable targets because they tend to be trusting, have financial savings, and good credit, making them attractive to con artists. Common scams targeting seniors include romance scams (where scammers pose as romantic partners to extract money) and tech support scams (where fake pop-ups trick victims into calling numbers and granting remote computer access).
nationalseniors.com.au
· 2025-12-08
Scammers are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence technologies, particularly generative AI, to create convincing fake content used in various fraud schemes targeting the public. Common AI-enabled scams include deepfake payment redirection scams impersonating company executives, social media investment scams featuring fake celebrity videos, voice-cloning "Hi Mum" scams, sophisticated phishing emails with realistic logos, job scams with fake websites, and romance scams using AI-generated profile pictures and chatbots. To protect against these evolving threats, individuals should verify information independently, maintain strong online security practices, and educate themselves about AI-based scam techniques.
billboard.com
· 2025-12-08
Priscilla Presley, 79, filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles against four former business advisors—Brigitte Kruse, Kevin Fialko, Vahe Sislyan, and Lynn Walker Wright—alleging elder abuse and fraud in a scheme that extracted over $1 million from her and pressured her to sign away 80% of her future income. The defendants allegedly gained her trust, isolated her from existing advisors, and fraudulently obtained power of attorney over her finances and business interests, including control of her name and likeness. Presley's attorneys characterize the case as a "meticulously planned and abhorrent scheme" to drain her assets
wesh.com
· 2025-12-08
Two Central Florida residents were arrested for stealing from elderly family members: Jeanette Jones allegedly took up to $50,000 from an elderly relative in Cocoa for unauthorized purchases at retailers like Walmart and Disney, while Steven Newman sent over $330,000 of his elderly family member's retirement funds overseas to Costa Rica after being caught in a Publisher's Clearing House scam cycle. Experts recommend implementing financial oversight with multiple authorized persons monitoring accounts, maintaining open communication about fraud risks, and regularly reviewing statements to detect unauthorized transactions early.
mtb.com
· 2025-12-08
This educational resource outlines how to protect aging loved ones from fraud and financial abuse, which can be perpetrated by strangers, friends, caregivers, or family members. The piece identifies six common senior scams—suspicious solicitation, counterfeit check schemes, lottery fraud, fake inheritance notifications, romance scams, and internet sale fraud—and provides practical warning signs and preventive advice for each. M&T Bank offers a dedicated helpline (1-800-724-2440) for reporting suspected financial abuse or fraud involving seniors.
aol.com
· 2025-12-08
Over a three-year period, Columbus Police Department received approximately 2,000 reports of potential elder fraud, with individual losses reaching as much as $250,000 in some cases. The majority of elder fraud in Columbus involves financial exploitation by family members (roughly 85%), though electronic scams such as tech support and phone scams are increasingly common nationally; however, cases involving international wire transfers are difficult to prosecute as they fall outside CPD's jurisdiction. The department's limited resources—with only two certified officers investigating crimes against at-risk adults—allow them to work only seven to ten cases annually, leaving most referrals (such as the five weekly referrals from Wells Fargo alone) un
wvnews.com
· 2025-12-08
Elder fraud complaints to the FBI increased 14% last year, with over 100,000 people aged 60 and older reporting scam victimization in 2023, compared to only 18,000 people under 20. West Virginia, having one of the nation's oldest populations, is particularly vulnerable to schemes including malware scams (where scammers pose as tech support or federal agents demanding payment), romance scams, and insider fraud perpetrated by family members or caregivers. Law enforcement officials recommend elders avoid clicking unknown links, recognize that legitimate agencies never demand phone payment or gift cards, and encourage younger family members to regularly check in about their online safety.
usatoday.com
· 2025-12-08
Priscilla Presley, 79, filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court alleging that former business associates Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko committed financial elder abuse and misappropriated over $1 million from her accounts between 2021 and 2023 by fraudulently obtaining power of attorney over her finances, trusts, and personal affairs. Presley claims the defendants isolated her from family, coerced her into working to benefit them, and forced her into "indentured servitude," seeking $1 million in damages and a court order barring them from accessing her finances. The defendants dispute the allegations, characterizing the lawsuit as ret
yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
Elder scams cost banks over $27 billion in suspicious activity in 2023, with individual losses averaging more than $33,000 per case, increasingly enabled by AI-powered voice cloning and identity masking technology. Six common scam types target older adults through two main strategies: creating urgency (tech support, government imposter, and grandparent scams) or offering too-good-to-be-true opportunities (investment, romance, and lottery scams). Protective measures include pausing when rushed, verifying identities through independent channels before acting, avoiding nontraditional payment methods, and consulting trusted third parties when emotional decisions are involved.
wvnews.com
· 2025-12-08
I cannot provide a summary of this article as requested. The content provided consists primarily of website navigation elements, tag listings, and metadata rather than the actual article text. The article headline and opening line are incomplete ("Scammers continue to threaten the financial security of the ci…"), making it impossible to extract the necessary details about what type of fraud occurred, who was affected, or any specific outcomes or dollar amounts involved.
To create an accurate summary, please provide the complete article text.
azbigmedia.com
· 2025-12-08
Up to 20% of older Americans fall victim to elder fraud annually, with losses totaling over $3.4 billion in 2023 and averaging $34,000 per victim, using methods like deceptive emails, phone calls, and impersonation scams. Common schemes include government impersonation, sweepstakes scams, robocalls, tech support fraud, and grandparent scams targeting seniors due to isolation and limited technical knowledge. Prevention strategies include staying informed about evolving scams, monitoring accounts regularly, maintaining open communication with family about finances, reporting suspicious activity immediately, and pausing before responding to urgent requests for money or personal information.
greenwichsentinel.com
· 2025-12-08
The IRS issued a warning about rising impersonation scams targeting senior citizens, where fraudsters pose as government officials (IRS, Social Security, Medicare) or businesses to steal personal information and money. Scammers use pressure tactics, fake caller IDs, and demands for immediate payment via gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency to exploit victims. The IRS advises that it does not initiate contact by phone, email, or text about tax issues, and victims should hang up on unexpected calls and report scams to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.
gctelegram.com
· 2025-12-08
This article identifies six common scams targeting older Americans in an era of advancing technology. The piece emphasizes that elders and their families need to remain informed about fraud schemes to protect themselves. The specific scams and detailed advice are not fully visible in the provided excerpt.
aol.com
· 2025-12-08
Elder scams cost banks over $27 billion in 2023, with victims losing an average of $33,000 per case, increasingly facilitated by AI-enabled voice cloning and impersonation fraud. Common scams targeting older adults employ two main tactics: creating urgency (tech support, government imposter, grandparent scams) or offering too-good-to-be-true opportunities (investment, romance, lottery scams). The most effective prevention involves pausing when pressured, verifying identities through independent channels, and consulting trusted third parties before making financial decisions or sharing personal information.
wrrv.com
· 2025-12-08
New York State Police issued a fraud alert warning older residents about a scam in which perpetrators convince victims to withdraw money from their bank accounts for the scammers to pick up. The scam has generated multiple complaints from seniors, and police emphasized that anyone contacted by phone or computer with such requests should immediately call 911 and never withdraw or surrender funds. Scams targeting New Yorkers cost the state over $10 million last year, with other common schemes against seniors including romance, investment, and "grandparents" scams.
suffolktimes.timesreview.com
· 2025-12-08
A Greenport senior narrowly avoided an online scam on July 2 when she became suspicious of a caller claiming to be from the Federal Trade Commission who instructed her to move money to a digital safe deposit box; she proactively withdrew her funds and discovered nine fraudulent credit card applications in her name, all of which were denied. Separately, on July 10, a 75-year-old Southold woman lost $15,000 to a scammer claiming to be from Capital One headquarters.